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Sorensen Supports Manufacturing Jobs in Northwestern Illinois
March 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass a bipartisan defense spending bill that includes historic wins to support the Rock Island Arsenal and strengthens national security. The package Sorensen helped pass also includes a 5.2 percent pay raise for service members – the largest in over two decades.

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Congressman Eric Sorensen and Normal, Illinois, Mayor Chris Koos discuss infrastructure improvements coming to Normal.
March 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass a bipartisan spending bill in the House of Representatives that includes $2.4 million he secured for infrastructure projects for the Town of Normal. 

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Ranking Member Sorensen Introduces Bill to Foster Interagency Collaboration at NASA
March 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Ranking Member Eric Sorensen (D-IL) of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics introduced a bill titled, 

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Sorensen, Durbin, Duckworth, Quigley, Budzinski Demand Answers from Postmaster General on Plans to Eliminate Mail Processing Centers in Illinois
March 20, 2024

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) led U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S.

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ICYMI: Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Flooding Along Mississippi River
March 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured $120 million for once-in-a-generation infrastructure upgrades along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, which will allow more goods from Illinois’ 17th District to be shipped to market, boosting the local economy.

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March 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured nearly $847,000 for a new state-of-the-art police training center in Winnebago County to support officers in Northern Illinois and reduce crime. 

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Sorensen Helps Launch House Democrats’ Border Security Task Force
March 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03) in helping launch House Democrats’ Border Security Task Force.  

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March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured over $123 million in tax dollars for historic projects in Western Illinois. 

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March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured over $2.8 million in tax dollars for three transformative local projects in Northern Illinois. 

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March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured over $123 million in tax dollars for historic projects benefitting Central Illinois.